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Jun 10, 2024 · G. Donald Harrison was an English-born U.S. organ designer and builder, who designed or extensively rebuilt many of the largest and finest instruments of the 20th century. Although he studied organ as a boy, Harrison began his career as an engineer.
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Jun 28, 2024 · He is the grandson of legendary Big Chief, Donald Harrison Sr., and the nephew of jazz innovator and legendary saxophonist-composer, Dr. Big Chief Donald Harrison, Jr. Since 2001 Adjuah has released thirteen critically acclaimed studio recordings, four live albums, and one greatest hits collection.
Jul 1, 2024 · Donald Harrison first met Biggie Smalls on a stoop in the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn. Harrison, then in his early 20s, was playing alto saxophone in drummer Art Blakey’s band at the time, having moved to New York City from his native New Orleans.
Jun 11, 2024 · Kaufman has established himself as an in demand pianist in New York, joining the working bands of Donald Harrison, Ben Wolfe, Wycliffe Gordon, Rodney Green, Wayne Escoffery and Dominck Farinacci.
Jun 15, 2024 · Donald Harrison Jr. is an African-American jazz saxophonist and the Big Chief of The Congo Square Nation Afro-New Orleans Cultural Group from New Orleans, Louisiana. Donald Harrison was born on June 23, 1960, in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
Jun 12, 2024 · Harrison mentored artists as diverse as Christian Scott, Darius Deezle Harrison, Johnathon Batiste, Esperanza Spaulding, Trombone Shorty, and The Notorious Big.
Jun 24, 2024 · Donald Harrison is managing partner of Gradient Ventures, the AI-focused investment unit of Alphabet, the holding company for Google. Formed in 2017, Gradient Ventures is a prolific investor, with more than 130 companies in its portfolio.
